Chad Crawford is a third-generation Floridian and a seven-time Emmy Award-winning TV host and outdoor adventurer with a unique perspective on Florida unlike anyone else in the world. Over his 25-year career, he has dedicated himself to telling the story of the state he loves. Chad has collaborated with major government agencies, conservation groups, and tourism organizations, giving him a rare perspective into the tourism industry. In his current role as Director of Strategic Partnerships with Conservation Florida, he continues to build valuable relationships to help protect the state's natural resources. Chad is a father of four and resides in Lake Mary. He enjoys fishing, camping, open water swimming, and taking on whatever adventures Florida can serve up.

Chad Crawford is a third-generation Floridian and a seven-time Emmy Award-winning TV host and outdoor adventurer with a unique perspective on Florida unlike anyone else in the world. Over his 25-year career, he has dedicated himself to telling the st... Show more

Rahat is a computer science student at Polaris School of Technology and a Project Manager at the Open Mainframe Project, where he works on community growth, outreach, and content that helps make the mainframe ecosystem more visible and approachable. He began his journey through the Linux Foundation Mentorship Program and later grew into a broader community and content role, supporting podcast and video storytelling across the Mainframe Connect platform.

Through interviews with both experienced mainframers and newer entrants, Rahat has helped surface real career journeys, community perspectives, and practical lessons that make the platform feel more human and easier to enter. He has also helped grow Open Mainframe Project social channels, was selected as a speaker for OSS Summit Korea 2025, and has been recognized as one of the youngest ambassadors of the Open Mainframe Project.

Rahat is a computer science student at Polaris School of Technology and a Project Manager at the Open Mainframe Project, where he works on community growth, outreach, and content that helps make the mainframe ecosystem more visible and approachable. ... Show more

Nyaradzo (Naya) Bere is a software engineer, speaker, and content creator, best known as the creator behind @theblackfemaleengineer- a vibrant platform that empowers over 200,000+ current and aspiring tech professionals across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Naya earned her degree in Finance and Accounting but launched her tech career after learning to code in just 6 months. She went on to work as a Software Engineer at a Fortune 50 company. Her journey into tech was far from linear, and that’s exactly why her content resonates so widely. By sharing both the highlights and hurdles of her experience, Naya has built a brand grounded in transparency, encouragement, and empowerment.

At the heart of her work are values of accessibility, representation, and cultural fluency. Naya doesn’t just teach tech — she redefines what it looks like to belong in the industry.

Nyaradzo (Naya) Bere is a software engineer, speaker, and content creator, best known as the creator behind @theblackfemaleengineer- a vibrant platform that empowers over 200,000+ current and aspiring tech professionals across TikTok, Instagram, YouT... Show more

Michael Hidalgo has spent more than 25 years leading, building, and speaking. He has spoken to over 50,000 people, from intimate C-suite retreats to audiences of 2,500+.

He is a GiANT-certified 5 Voices Guide and award-winning author of two books. Michael has led fast-growing organizations and served as an advisor to the Denver Mayor's office and the Colorado Governor. His film school and screenwriting background means his keynotes aren't talks, they are experiences.

His past clients include Alvarez & Marsal, Canes Midstream, ATD, InTempo Software, along with corporate leadership teams across multiple industries.

Michael Hidalgo has spent more than 25 years leading, building, and speaking. He has spoken to over 50,000 people, from intimate C-suite retreats to audiences of 2,500+. He is a GiANT-certified 5 Voices Guide and award-winning author of two books... Show more

I am a senior PR and marketing leader with nearly two decades of experience helping businesses find their voice, raise their profile and connect with the people who matter most.

Having worked across Canada and the UK, I bring an international perspective, a deep understanding of the media landscape and a strong ability to spot opportunities others may overlook. I am highly knowledgeable, resourceful and practical, with a talent for turning complex communications challenges into clear, achievable strategies.

I believe every business has a story worth telling, but knowing how, when and where to tell it makes all the difference. Through my work, I help ambitious founders, leaders and brands build credibility, secure meaningful media coverage and turn strong ideas into genuine influence and commercial growth.

My experience spans a broad range of sectors, with a particular interest in design, architecture, property, lifestyle, creative businesses and luxury brands. I understand how to communicate ideas, expertise and distinctive points of view in ways that capture attention, build trust and create opportunities — whether the goal is greater brand awareness, stronger positioning, thought leadership or commercial growth.

My expertise spans public relations, brand strategy, media relations, thought leadership, crisis communications, business development and strategic partnerships. I have led campaigns that have achieved national and international coverage, strengthened reputations and created valuable opportunities for the businesses and individuals behind them.

As a speaker, I combine strategic insight with warmth, energy and plenty of personality. My style is encouraging, engaging and refreshingly practical, giving audiences useful ideas they can act on straight away. Whether I am speaking about PR, personal branding, media opportunities, reputation or business visibility, I bring clarity, creativity and infectious enthusiasm to the room.

I am passionate about helping people recognise the value of their own experience, communicate with confidence and become better known for the work they do.

I am a senior PR and marketing leader with nearly two decades of experience helping businesses find their voice, raise their profile and connect with the people who matter most. Having worked across Canada and the UK, I bring an international pers... Show more

Harsha Vardhan, as technologist, business consultant, and lifelong learner, Founder of HarVa Groups and CEO of FreakVinci. I help organizations grow through practical technology integration, strategic planning, and hands-on corporate training.

I spends much of his time mentoring, teaching teams how to use AI in their daily work, and helping businesses automate and streamline their operations. Beyond business and technology, much interests span creative writing, design, cybersecurity, and science communication (as Science Sleuth).

I enjoys solving problems, building useful things, and sharing what I learns along the way.

Harsha Vardhan, as technologist, business consultant, and lifelong learner, Founder of HarVa Groups and CEO of FreakVinci. I help organizations grow through practical technology integration, strategic planning, and hands-on corporate training. I s... Show more

Julia Kolodkina is a creative entrepreneur, brand strategist, and creator of Tasteology — an original methodology exploring how human experience, emotional intelligence, judgment, and AI shape better marketing decisions.

With 10+ years across global brands, agencies, startups, and enterprise, she has built brands, led marketing strategy, created communities, and developed ideas at the intersection of business, culture, creativity, and human behavior.

Julia is the Founder & CEO of ALIIIENS, a Brand Venture for business transformation, growth, and innovation, and
ALL EYES ON US, a curated NYC community of 3,000+ women entrepreneurs.

Julia Kolodkina is a creative entrepreneur, brand strategist, and creator of Tasteology — an original methodology exploring how human experience, emotional intelligence, judgment, and AI shape better marketing decisions. With 10+ years across glob... Show more

Visionary leader and architect of innovative business models, Mauro Rojas brings over 23 years of experience in the creative industry. For nearly two decades, he has been at the helm of Eonminu® Brands Laboratory™, an initiative dedicated to redefining brand development through regenerative creativity, experimentation, and conceptual reinvention.

As founder and president of the Association of Entrepreneurs of Ecuador, Mauro actively fosters entrepreneurial spirit and innovation, solidifying his role as a key figure in Ecuador’s business landscape. His extensive portfolio spans multiple industries, featuring successful projects across diverse sectors. Currently, Mauro focuses on the knowledge economy and digital media, fields where his work continues to create meaningful and lasting impact.

Mauro has shared his projects and ideas on international platforms, including entrepreneurship conferences, art exhibitions, creativity workshops, and specialized publications. His insights have resonated with audiences in Argentina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, China, Ecuador, the United States, Portugal, and Türkiye, highlighting his global influence.

Today, Mauro leverages his expertise as a business coach, brand strategist, executive mentor, entrepreneurship trainer, and digital artist, driving innovation and excellence. His commitment to redefining industries and creating avant-garde business solutions underscores his transformative approach.

Visionary leader and architect of innovative business models, Mauro Rojas brings over 23 years of experience in the creative industry. For nearly two decades, he has been at the helm of Eonminu® Brands Laboratory™, an initiative dedicated to redefini... Show more

Mathias Bauer is Head of Department Media at jambit GmbH, where he also serves as Topic Owner for the company-wide integration of AI Assisted Software Development. He works at the intersection of software architecture, team leadership, and AI governance, driving the build-out of sovereign, cost-transparent AI infrastructure across the entire software development lifecycle. Previously, as software architect, project and team lead, and technical product owner, he led multi-year projects for major German media companies and grew one of them into the largest account in his division. One focus of his work is the question of how companies can retain control over costs and business-critical processes amid rapid AI adoption.

Mathias Bauer is Head of Department Media at jambit GmbH, where he also serves as Topic Owner for the company-wide integration of AI Assisted Software Development. He works at the intersection of software architecture, team leadership, and AI governa... Show more

In the beginning... There was teaching English.

But I began writing professionally for the countercultural Spanish tech magazine @rroba in the 90s, and then went on to be the editor/layout monkey/translator/jack-of-all-trades of the Spanish edition of "Linux Magazine – Chronicle of the Revolution".

When that closed, I also quit teaching completely and became editor-in-chief of Linux Magazine — the German one this time, but again in Spanish. I founded a publishing house with German partners in 2004. We published several tech magazines for a decade, covering free software, Linux, open hardware, and mobile technologies. I wrote scathing editorials criticising big tech, public administrations, proprietary vendors, opportunistic politicians, and everything in between. I did layout, marketed the mag to readers and advertisers, unloaded trucks full with pallets of copies, built an online subscription portal, and learned everything about the publishing business I could, just in case it would come in handy.

When the magazine market went belly up in the late 2000s and early 2010s, we held on until 2014 and then called it quits, and I recycled myself into a "communications expert" because, why not?

I started working as a marketing consultant for KDE e.V. in 2017. I work with the members of the Promo team, setting goals, managing campaigns and analysing results. I also help KDE projects optimise their communication strategies, and I copywrite and proofread their websites and blog posts.

I also run most of KDE's fundraising efforts, and consult for GNOME on the stuff I have become experienced with.

Am I expert? I guess so. I think I can answer a lot of questions of what's going on in the open source market, and can figure out what will work in a campaign, and see opportunities where they are not obvious. Either way, I'll let you be the judge of that.

In the beginning... There was teaching English. But I began writing professionally for the countercultural Spanish tech magazine @rroba in the 90s, and then went on to be the editor/layout monkey/translator/jack-of-all-trades of the Spanish editio... Show more

Lorena Carthy-Wilmot investigates the cases where phones and mobile devices hold the only evidence that matters, and where getting it right, fast, is non-negotiable.

Her career spans law enforcement, journalism, and consulting, always centered on mobile forensics and time-critical investigations. As a Special Investigator with the Norwegian Police's Section for Digital Police Work, she worked complex criminal cases requiring deep digital investigation. At Schibsted, she served as a security engineer across six newsrooms, protecting the communications and work of journalists operating in high-risk environments. She later led the Forensic Technology Services Lab at PwC Norway.

Today, at iVerify, Lorena manages incident response engagements, acting as the connective link between the threat hunting team and the client. She also serves as a subject matter expert in mobile security and digital forensics for CISOs and security leaders across Europe.

Based in Oslo, Norway, Lorena spends her downtime hiking and playing roller derby.

Lorena Carthy-Wilmot investigates the cases where phones and mobile devices hold the only evidence that matters, and where getting it right, fast, is non-negotiable. Her career spans law enforcement, journalism, and consulting, always centered on ... Show more

Demi is a 2nd year PhD Student at University of Nottingham. Her PhD explores the development of scalable technologies to foster safe listening in music venues. With her background in Computer Science, she aims to understand the nature of sound exposure in music for event attendees. Her current projects include the development of a common data model to standardise the storage and analysis of sound level data, as well as the calculation of individual sound exposure for event goers using indoor location tracking.

Alongside her research endeavours, Demi seeks to gain a greater understanding of the intersections of research, technology and creativity in the 21st century. Through several years of writing, she has documented her computer science journey online and continues to share lessons from completing the PhD in the current day. Her current creative exploration involves the exploration of quiet leverage, which involves answering the question: What does it mean to build a meaningful career in your 20s? She explores this through written mediums and video formats (short and long form videos). She has grown an combined audience of over 3,000 followers ranging from LinkedIn, TikTok and X. She's incredibly skilled at sharing introspective ideas in a way that makes people feel seen and heard.

Demi is a 2nd year PhD Student at University of Nottingham. Her PhD explores the development of scalable technologies to foster safe listening in music venues. With her background in Computer Science, she aims to understand the nature of sound exposu... Show more

Jeremy Conescu helps leaders and innovators craft authentic stories that drive trust, connection, and measurable success. With over 20 years of experience with brands like Adobe, Deloitte, Coca-Cola, and NASA, Jeremy has led more than $1B of client projects that have transformed businesses around the world.

Drawing from his background and education in theater and graphic design, Jeremy coaches audiences to find their authentic voice, and turn complex data into persuasive narratives. Whether you’re seeking to motivate a small group of stakeholders, inspire hundreds of executives, or energize thousands of attendees, Jeremy delivers engaging stories with hands-on activities that inspire lasting change.

Jeremy Conescu helps leaders and innovators craft authentic stories that drive trust, connection, and measurable success. With over 20 years of experience with brands like Adobe, Deloitte, Coca-Cola, and NASA, Jeremy has led more than $1B of client p... Show more

I’m a full-stack, Senior Software Engineer at Capital One, building AI products in the Bank Technology division.

I have strong experience across the stack (TypeScript, React, Node, Python, Java), with a specialization in front-end architecture. I have deep familiarity with cloud architecture and production ML workflows as an AWS Certified Solutions Architect and AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer. Alongside my technical background, I’m a trained artist and often contribute to design workflows.

I’m an outgoing individual, passionate about public speaking and teaching. I’ve led trainings and taught classes to audiences ranging from young children to distinguished engineers on a wide variety of topics.

Previously, I was a core contributor to the live election results infrastructure at The Washington Post across multiple election cycles, including the 2022 midterms and the 2024 general election. I was also listed as a winner of the 2022 Pulitzer Prize in Breaking News for my work at the Miami Herald.

I’m passionate about building scalable, reliable systems and improving user experiences, particularly in the context of AI/ML-powered products.

Feel free to reach me here or at danacassidy1@gmail.com.

I’m a full-stack, Senior Software Engineer at Capital One, building AI products in the Bank Technology division. I have strong experience across the stack (TypeScript, React, Node, Python, Java), with a specialization in front-end architecture. I ... Show more

Julien Ricciarelli-Bonnal is a senior expert in marketing, communications and strategy, an entrepreneur since 2011, and the founder of Ricciarelli Partners.

Originally trained as a journalist and a graduate of the École Supérieure de Journalisme, he brings the methods of analysis, investigation and editorial rigor into the business world. His work focuses on helping organisations clarify their positioning, strengthen their communication, improve strategic coherence and turn complex decisions into concrete, actionable directions.

For more than fourteen years, he has advised executives, SMEs, agencies and organisations on marketing, communications, commercial strategy, business transformation and the practical adoption of artificial intelligence.

His expertise in AI for business focuses on governance, organisational adoption, accountability and measurable business value rather than technical implementation alone. He examines how companies can move beyond experimentation and integrate AI into clear operating models, decision-making processes and responsible management practices.

Julien has completed certified programs with institutions including the University of London, MITx, HEC Paris, Google, Microsoft, IBM and IE Business School.

He is also an author and regular contributor to recognised French business and marketing publications, including Journal du Net and Webmarketing & co’m.

Through his speaking topics, Julien explores the intersection of strategy, marketing, communication, digital transformation and AI adoption, with one central belief: effective strategy is not about doing more, but about making an organisation more understandable, more credible and more coherent in what it says, does and represents.

Julien Ricciarelli-Bonnal is a senior expert in marketing, communications and strategy, an entrepreneur since 2011, and the founder of Ricciarelli Partners. Originally trained as a journalist and a graduate of the École Supérieure de Journalisme, ... Show more

Ana María Carrano is a journalist specializing in fact-checking, innovation, and access to information. She is the Managing Editor of Factchequeado, a media literacy and fact-checking organization dedicated to combating misinformation and closing the information gap for Latinos in the United States. She previously served as Senior Editor of elDetector, Univision’s fact-checking unit. She is a 2026 Solutions Journalism Network fellow and was previously a fellow with NAHJ’s 2025 ¡Adelante! program and Stanford’s 2014 John S. Knight Journalism Fellowship.

Ana María Carrano is a journalist specializing in fact-checking, innovation, and access to information. She is the Managing Editor of Factchequeado, a media literacy and fact-checking organization dedicated to combating misinformation and closing the... Show more

2x Latin Podcast Awards Winner from Honduras. Founder of Hondupod Studios and creator of the country's first podcast festival. International speaker and AI strategist helping independent creators activate their Dead Vault with the RECON Method.

2x Latin Podcast Awards Winner from Honduras. Founder of Hondupod Studios and creator of the country's first podcast festival. International speaker and AI strategist helping independent creators activate their Dead Vault with the RECON Method. Show more

Robert Shumake, PhD, known internationally as Ajarn Shaman Shu, is a uniquely credentialed scholar, spiritual teacher, and public intellectual. A direct student of Dr. Yosef Ben-Jochannan and Malidoma Patrice Somé, he is a fully initiated Buddhist Ajarn in the Theravada tradition, a Vajra Master in the Padmasambhava lineage, a consecrated High Priest of Yoruba Ifá (Babalawo and Oluwo Osain), and a Sri Vidya initiate of the Tamil Siddhar tradition.

He is the author of over 140 books, including Shurooms: The African Roots of Sacred Plant Medicine, The Original Avengers, KRIYA, African Reiki, Roots of Heaven, and the multi-volume Living Archive Series on American media history. He is the Founder and Chancellor of Buddha University® and the Buddha Ayurveda School of Medicine, and the owner of one of the largest privately held newspapers in the United States. His keynotes connect ancient spiritual science with modern neuroscience, education, and leadership.

Robert Shumake, PhD, known internationally as Ajarn Shaman Shu, is a uniquely credentialed scholar, spiritual teacher, and public intellectual. A direct student of Dr. Yosef Ben-Jochannan and Malidoma Patrice Somé, he is a fully initiated Buddhist Aj... Show more

Ben May is the Founder and Managing Director of The Code Company, a specialist enterprise WordPress agency working with media, publishing and content-driven brands across APAC and internationally. His team's philosophy is simple: less tech, more journalism. Publishers should spend their energy on content and audiences, not fighting their platforms.
Ben has spent nearly two decades building on WordPress, from his personal blog (running since 2005) to large-scale publishing platforms handling serious traffic. More recently he's been focused on how publishers and agencies should actually think about AI, cutting through the hype to what solves real business problems. He also runs Enqueue, a curated WordPress developer conference in Australia.
He's based in Queensland, Australia, and writes regularly at thecode.co and benmay.org.

Ben May is the Founder and Managing Director of The Code Company, a specialist enterprise WordPress agency working with media, publishing and content-driven brands across APAC and internationally. His team's philosophy is simple: less tech, more jour... Show more

Rahul Bhattacharya is a design educator, writer and curator working across visual culture, pedagogy, and technology. His practice spans design, writing, and curation, with a sustained engagement in art history, semiotics, and the politics of form. He writes across academic research, editorial platforms, and long-form reflections on visual culture, performance, and emerging technologies, while his curatorial work extends into public space through exhibitions, workshops, and performance platforms. He is a co-founder of the Kolkata International Performance Art Festival and Nine Schools of Art, both grounded in collective learning and co-creation.

As Assistant Dean, Communication Design, at UID Gandhinagar, he leads curriculum design and academic strategy, building transdisciplinary frameworks that connect design, culture, and critical thinking. His work with AI through dotai develops systems that act as analytical and ethical companions, foregrounding interpretation, memory, and cultural specificity. Through teaching, tool-building, and collaborative labs, his practice focuses on how designers think, decide, and work within evolving technological conditions

Rahul Bhattacharya is a design educator, writer and curator working across visual culture, pedagogy, and technology. His practice spans design, writing, and curation, with a sustained engagement in art history, semiotics, and the politics of form. He... Show more

# About Esha Bargate

**Esha Bargate** is a media entrepreneur, producer, AI media strategist, marketing executive, and global advocate for the future of storytelling. She is the Founder & CEO of **Esha Bargate Productions LLC**, an AI-powered media production and marketing company based in the San Francisco Bay Area, and the Founder & President of the **AI/VR Motion Picture Guild™**, an international professional organization advancing innovation at the intersection of artificial intelligence, immersive technology, and cinema.

With more than a decade of experience across film, television, digital media, marketing, and entrepreneurship, Esha has built a career connecting creativity, business strategy, and emerging technology. Her work spans film production, entertainment marketing, public relations, distribution strategy, AI-powered content creation, and international business development.

Esha began her career in India before moving to the United States to expand her creative and professional journey. She earned an MBA in Media Management, completed documentary filmmaking studies at the New York Film Academy, and received a Master's degree in Media Communications from Webster University. Her global background continues to shape her mission of building creative bridges between Hollywood, India, and international media markets.

As a producer and entrepreneur, Esha has worked across television, film, entertainment marketing, and global distribution. She served as **Co-Producer** on the short film ***Sarhadein***, helping secure its distribution on **Apple TV** and **Google TV**. Earlier in her career, she independently pitched an original unscripted television show directly to **Amazon Studios, USA**, demonstrating her ability to develop and present original content to major entertainment platforms.

Through **Esha Bargate Productions LLC**, she supports filmmakers, startups, brands, and creative businesses with AI-powered media production, marketing strategy, branded content, entertainment promotion, and distribution consulting. Her company focuses on helping creators and organizations tell powerful stories, reach wider audiences, and adapt to the rapidly changing media landscape.

Beyond her business ventures, Esha is committed to industry leadership and education. Through the **AI/VR Motion Picture Guild™**, she promotes responsible AI adoption, professional development, global collaboration, and meaningful conversations about the future of filmmaking. She also leads **AI Meets Cinema™**, a global interview and education platform exploring how artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and emerging technologies are transforming storytelling.

Esha has also contributed to international volunteer media initiatives, including projects connected to United Nations programs, where she supported communications, video editing, educational content, and awareness campaigns. These experiences strengthened her belief that storytelling can educate, empower, and create meaningful social impact.

Recognized for her leadership in media, entrepreneurship, and creative technology, Esha continues to build platforms that connect independent creators, technology innovators, studios, educators, and global audiences. Her mission is to empower creators with innovative tools while preserving the human creativity, cultural perspective, and emotional truth at the heart of every powerful story.

# About Esha Bargate **Esha Bargate** is a media entrepreneur, producer, AI media strategist, marketing executive, and global advocate for the future of storytelling. She is the Founder & CEO of **Esha Bargate Productions LLC**, an AI-powered medi... Show more

I'm a Frontend Developer and the Founder of Hirelyze AI, an AI-powered platform helping job seekers build stronger, ATS-friendly resumes and improve their chances of landing interviews.

Over the past few years, I've worked across frontend engineering, AI-powered products, SEO, and SaaS, building applications that prioritize performance, accessibility, and exceptional user experience. I specialize in React, Next.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, Tailwind CSS, and modern web technologies, with a passion for turning ideas into products people genuinely love to use.

As the builder behind Hirelyze AI, I've expanded beyond frontend development into AI product development, technical SEO, growth strategy, and startup execution. I enjoy sharing the lessons learned from building products from the ground up—what works, what doesn't, and how developers can create software that delivers real business and user impact.

I'm a Frontend Developer and the Founder of Hirelyze AI, an AI-powered platform helping job seekers build stronger, ATS-friendly resumes and improve their chances of landing interviews. Over the past few years, I've worked across frontend engineer... Show more

Dr. Amr Assad is a distinguished Academic Leader and Assistant Professor of Mass Communication at the Higher Colleges of Technology. Holding a PhD in Broadcasting from Cairo University, he has dedicated over two decades to excellence in teaching, research, and curriculum development within the field of mass media.

As a seasoned educator, Dr. Assad specializes in media literacy, digital storytelling, social media dynamics, and communication theory. He integrates advanced teaching methods and educational technologies to create engaging and inclusive learning environments to support diverse student populations in achieving academic excellence.

Throughout his career, Dr. Assad’s research has been published in reputable peer-reviewed journals and presented at international conferences. His work explores valuable insights into social media usage, media ethics, and the impact of digital tools on communication practices. These contributions have significantly influenced academic discourse and the development of media curricula across multiple institutions.

Dr. Assad also actively participates in various scholarly and administrative committees, serving on the Program Academic Committee (PAC), Divisional Promotion Committee, and the Applied Media Industry Advisory Committee, among others, where he continues to integrate industry best practices and drive academic innovation.

Dr. Assad is dedicated to mentoring the next generation of communication professionals, providing personalized guidance, and nurturing an environment conducive to academic and professional success. He is open to connecting with fellow academics, industry professionals, and collaborators who share a passion for shaping the future of mass communication.

Dr. Amr Assad is a distinguished Academic Leader and Assistant Professor of Mass Communication at the Higher Colleges of Technology. Holding a PhD in Broadcasting from Cairo University, he has dedicated over two decades to excellence in teaching, res... Show more

Enrique is the CEO of Triad Leadership Solutions LLC. He is a multi-award-winning podcaster with shows focusing on leadership development and career success. He was named the Media Professional of the Year and #1 Leadership Podcast by the MVA Awards.

Enrique is the CEO of Triad Leadership Solutions LLC. He is a multi-award-winning podcaster with shows focusing on leadership development and career success. He was named the Media Professional of the Year and #1 Leadership Podcast by the MVA Awards. Show more

Dave Jackson founded the School of Podcasting in 2005. In 2018 he was inducted into the Academy of Podcasters Hall of Fame. In 2020, he authored the book Profit from your podcast and currently is the Head of Podcasting at podpage.com

Dave Jackson founded the School of Podcasting in 2005. In 2018 he was inducted into the Academy of Podcasters Hall of Fame. In 2020, he authored the book Profit from your podcast and currently is the Head of Podcasting at podpage.com Show more

Sugira Rubasha is the Founder and CEO of ETS Rubasha Media, a podcast strategist and speaker who helps business leaders use podcasting, personal branding, and social media to build influence, authority, and lasting legacy.

Sugira Rubasha is the Founder and CEO of ETS Rubasha Media, a podcast strategist and speaker who helps business leaders use podcasting, personal branding, and social media to build influence, authority, and lasting legacy. Show more

Born in Colombia and forged in the media hubs of Miami and Washington, D.C., I am a Senior Strategist operating at the intersection of cultural identity and global operations. For 12 years, I’ve built digital ecosystems for giants like Disney, NBCUniversal, and National Geographic. I was the mind behind the award-winning Nat Geo en Español YouTube channel—pioneering a strategy that earned a Gold Creator Award and surpassed 1 million subscribers in less than a year. From Executive Producing documentaries like Puerto Rico: Surviving María to co-founding the National Geographic Hispanic Employee Inclusion Group (EIG), my mission is to use technology as a megaphone for authentic representation. Currently, I am merging a decade of high-level strategy with AI certifications from NVIDIA and Google, ensuring that as the industry redesigns itself, inclusion is baked into the foundation, not added as a footnote.

Born in Colombia and forged in the media hubs of Miami and Washington, D.C., I am a Senior Strategist operating at the intersection of cultural identity and global operations. For 12 years, I’ve built digital ecosystems for giants like Disney, NBCUni... Show more

James McSill é consultor internacional, editor, escritor (MAIS DE 40 LIVROS PUBLICADOS) e especialista em Storytelling com mais de 50 anos de experiência profissional. Fundador do McSill Story Studio, atua em projetos de comunicação, inovação, aprendizagem e desenvolvimento organizacional em diversos países.
Ao longo da carreira trabalhou com milhares de profissionais, gestores, empreendedores e autores, ajudando organizações a utilizar narrativas estratégicas para gerar influência, alinhamento e resultados. Nos últimos anos passou a concentrar-se na integração entre Storytelling, Inteligência Artificial e transformação organizacional.
A partir de setembro de 2024 liderou um processo intensivo de adoção de IA que permitiu expandir operações internacionais, acelerar a produção de conteúdos em múltiplos idiomas e criar novos modelos de negócio, culminando na fundação da Square4, uma rede global focada em negócios, aprendizagem, publicação e desenvolvimento de oportunidades internacionais.
Atualmente divide o seu trabalho entre o Reino Unido, Portugal, Brasil e Ásia, explorando aplicações práticas da Inteligência Artificial em ambientes empresariais reais.

James McSill é consultor internacional, editor, escritor (MAIS DE 40 LIVROS PUBLICADOS) e especialista em Storytelling com mais de 50 anos de experiência profissional. Fundador do McSill Story Studio, atua em projetos de comunicação, inovação, aprend... Show more

Working since 12 years for Germany's biggest financial daily "Handelsblatt", since 2024 as Deputy Lead of Weekend & Report. Since 2022, covering as well Web3, crypto, and NFTs and building the first newspaper-driven NFT community in Europe. Moderated several events in Germany and Italy. Founder of the digital art platform VistaVagabond.xyz in 2023.

Working since 12 years for Germany's biggest financial daily "Handelsblatt", since 2024 as Deputy Lead of Weekend & Report. Since 2022, covering as well Web3, crypto, and NFTs and building the first newspaper-driven NFT community in Europe. Moderated... Show more

Gregory Kirkham is the author of LeadFormula™, and The Formula Series™, and is an operations executive and COO who builds the infrastructure that lets companies scale. Over nearly two decades he has been brought into agencies, founder-led businesses, and growth-stage ventures when expansion outpaces structure, designing the SOPs, client success systems, forecasting, and accountability frameworks that turn early traction into a durable operating model.
His range spans operations, revenue operations and design, and media. Among other ventures, he built and chairs a podcast network that produced roughly 2,500 episodes reaching more than 1.6 million viewers, an operation he uses as a case study in building content and audience systems with the same rigor he brings to any function. He has built and led teams, stood up sales organizations and sales enablement operational structures, and operated as an embedded partner across a portfolio of companies ranging from solar, to law firms, and more.
He speaks on operational architecture, scaling founder-led businesses, revenue operations, and the honest economics of media as a growth channel. He is a U.S. Navy veteran and holds an MBA in entrepreneurship.

Gregory Kirkham is the author of LeadFormula™, and The Formula Series™, and is an operations executive and COO who builds the infrastructure that lets companies scale. Over nearly two decades he has been brought into agencies, founder-led businesses... Show more